Editing Indian Ocean (section)

== Geography ==

The Indian Ocean extends from the eastern coast of Africa to the western coast of Australia and from southern Asia to the waters near Antarctica. Its northern edge borders the [[Arabian Peninsula]], [[South Asia]], and [[Southeast Asia]]. Its western side includes the eastern coast of Africa, while its eastern side includes the western coast of Australia and island regions near Southeast Asia.

Important connected bodies of water include the [[Arabian Sea]], the [[Bay of Bengal]], the [[Andaman Sea]], the [[Red Sea]], the [[Gulf of Aden]], the [[Persian Gulf]], and the [[Mozambique Channel]]. Major passages and maritime routes include the [[Strait of Malacca]], the [[Bab el-Mandeb]], and routes around the southern end of Africa.

Several islands and island groups are located in the Indian Ocean. These include [[Madagascar]], [[Sri Lanka]], [[Maldives]], [[Seychelles]], [[Mauritius]], [[Réunion]], [[Comoros]], and island territories connected to Australia, France, and the United Kingdom.